Adult Bavarian Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann

Adult Bavarian Jacket

Knitting
January 1983
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Sport
= Sport (12 wpi) ?
4.75 stitches = 1 inch
in Garter Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
3600 yards (3292 m)
38", 42", 46", 50"
English

Typical of Southern Germany with button-down lapels, 4 scarlet-lined pockets, bent-elbows and belt in the back.

Both the Unspun Icelandic (used for main sweater) and Shetland (for trim) are held double.

40” circular needle recommended for body, 24” circular recommended for sleeves.

8 or more buttons suggested for front, lapels, and back belt.

Spun Out #29, $1, Schoolhouse Press. Originally published 1983 as Wool Gathering #29.